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Directed by Edward Ludwig, Wake of the Red Witch leans on a strong ensemble — John Wayne, Gail Russell, Gig Young — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1948.
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Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
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